…October 5. “Organic agriculture is one of the fastest growing sectors in the food market,” Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach said in a news release. “As…
FDA Announces New Protocol for Preharvest Agricultural Water Treatments
…foodborne illness,” FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response Frank Yiannas said in a news release. “We will continue to work with our partners in industry, government and academia…
AB 2959 Raises Concern for Industry Members and Air Quality Specialists
…has worked well for keeping food byproducts from ending up in landfills. Dr. Mitloehner explained that 18 percent of the material that makes it to landfills is already wasted food….
Last Chance to Submit Comments on Waste Discharge Requirements for Wineries
…comment. The Wine Institute estimates that the proposed General Waste Discharge Requirements for Winery Process Water Treatment Systems will increase the number of wineries subject to waste discharge permitting to…
CDFA Selects 20 Demonstration Projects for Healthy Soils Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has selected for award a total of 20 Demonstration Projects requesting nearly $3 million in funding support. The projects are part of…
California Cotton Outlook: “We’re Holding Out Hope”
…Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) to provide some relief to growers. “We’re holding out hope. We think we made a good case for pima. It certainly met the criteria, there…
Stopping Bears from Making a Picnic Out of Your Garden
…veggies might not be their first choice, they will dig up and eat root crops. Carrots, beets, and potatoes are the most popular food for bears in the garden. They’ve…
HEALS Act Proposes $20 Million in Coronavirus Relief
…food and agriculture value chain cannot afford another round of band-aids for COVID-19 relief and recovery,” said NASDA CEO Dr. Barb Glenn. “This relief package falls short of meeting the…
New CRISPR Calf Designed to Produce Male Offspring
…will be entering the food supply, the research process could become valuable for beef producers in the future. Males use feed more efficiently to accumulate mass compared to females, making…
New Competitive Grant Opportunities Being Made Available
New competitive grant opportunities are now being made available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The grants are being offered in an…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-31-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering USDA’s food box program hitting a big milestone, potential…
Some Ways to Get Rid of Pesky Fruit Flies
…little harm to you, they do threaten the hygiene of your kitchen and the food in it. But with a few simple ingredients, you can easily keep a lid on…
Former Goat Herder’s Crop Research Promotes Prosperity for Imperial Valley Farmers
…of Oromia, where most coffee and food crops are produced in Ethiopia. “By the way, the name ‘coffee’ is derived from a place in Oromia called Kaffaa,” he noted. “After school…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Reaches 50 Million Boxes Delivered
…it.” Eric Cooper, president and CEO of the San Antonio Food Bank: “Food banks across the country viewed USDA’s announcement of the Farmers to Families Food Boxes as an innovative…